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Old Aug 30th, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Laureenje
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How much to tip
How much is a reasonable tip in France for the shuttle to the hotel, the restaurants and bell hops? It's gone up I'm sure from four years ago.
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Old Aug 30th, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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I don't use bell hops, so can't help with that. The only shuttle I use is the Air France bus, and you don't tip on that. In restaurants, you round up a couple of euros. It hasn't gone up since forever.
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Old Aug 30th, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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I avoid shuttles but can´t imagine you would tip them any more than you would a taxi - 3-5%.

Bell hops - 1€ per bag.

Restaurants - service is included in the bill. If you really like the meal, send a message to the chief, he is the one responsible for your food, not the waiter.
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Old Aug 30th, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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I would only round up a few Euros...this topic usually starts lots of heated discussion on the forum!
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Old Aug 30th, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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I'm in the round up a few euros group for restaurants, taxis about 5% if I've not had a horrendous ride and bellhops, on the occasion that I can't avoid them, 1 euro/bag.
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Old Aug 31st, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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Okay, I think I understand. Thanks all.
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